Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed the contract renewal Ferland Mendywith numerous reports in recent weeks claiming that the deal has already been signed. The French left-back has been a key part of the team since Carlo Ancelotti's return, playing whenever he was fit.
The 29-year-old had been linked with an exit in the previous two years, but his role in their Champions League run this season seems to have convinced the doubters. Ancelotti strongly supported Mendy, and confirmed on Monday that he had renewed his deal.
“We are happy with him, he renewed his contract and is doing very well,” Ancelotti said.
He was asked about his previous claims that Mendy is the best defensive player in the world, but the Italian also praised his attacking quality.
“His defensive level is very high and he can be with the ball, it's not that he has difficulty (playing with the ball), but that I don't ask him the same as the wing. I think he can do, if we had a winger who plays more inside, he could do it. But it is better that he stays inside because he will work with overloads (for the opposition) sometimes.”
It is believed that Mendy renewed his contract for another two years; his current deal expires in 2025 but will extend until 2027. He is expected to have major competition for his starting spot next season, however, with Alphonso Davies set to arrive on a free from Bayern Munich.
